Intern - Micorwave Engineer - Summer 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Microwave Engineering Intern to contribute to work involving millimeter-wave diagnostic systems and passive RF components and optical assemblies. Internship projects and technical skill requirements will vary based on team needs. The 13–18 week program is intended for currently enrolled college students at any level from bachelor's degree through PhD. Interns work 40–50 hours per week, with an hourly rate based on their year in school. On-site opportunities are available in Devens, Massachusetts; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Compensation is $25–$38 per hour. The posting specifies $25–$32 per hour for bachelor's interns and $35–$38 per hour for master's and PhD interns. Full-time interns receive sick time, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching (enrollment requires being at least 21), professional growth opportunities, and team-building activities.

Requirements

Be pursuing an engineering degree focused on Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or Photonics Engineering.
Have coursework in, or demonstrated interest in, electromagnetics, optics, or antennas.
Have experience in an RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or optics laboratory.
Have software experience with electromagnetic calculations (for example, Ansys Electronics Desktop, COMSOL, or finite element methods), MATLAB, and CAD modeling.
Demonstrate exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.
Have high self-motivation and drive to execute quickly, with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Be willing to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
Be able to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Be dedicated to safety and mitigating industrial hazards, which may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

Work with millimeter-wave diagnostic systems, including edge-scanning reflectometry and electron cyclotron emission.
Build, test, and/or analyze data from passive RF components and optical assemblies, such as rectangular and circular waveguides, frequency-dependent couplers, antennas, optical mirrors, and polarizers.
Perform electromagnetic calculations of transmission, reflection, and loss.